Maintenance Technician Lead

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing and overseeing maintenance of community buildings, facilities, grounds, and related equipment. This role includes inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems while ensuring work orders are prioritized and completed in a timely manner. The Lead Maintenance Technician works closely with management, team members, vendors, and contractors, and may lead or coordinate the work of other maintenance staff to support safe, efficient, and well-maintained community operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect, monitor, diagnose, and maintain buildings, facilities, and grounds.


• Perform repairs related to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, flooring, and general maintenance.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.


• Perform electrical work such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, outlets, and handling basic circuitry.


• Handle plumbing tasks including fixtures, pipes, faucets, clogs, and water or septic emergencies.


• Oversee lawn and landscaping care.


• Execute routine work orders and prioritized emergency repairs.


• Operate company vehicles and forklifts safely and report maintenance needs.


• Follow all safety protocols.


• Collaborate with management on complex work orders.


• Serve as backup for management during high-demand periods.


• Lead maintenance staff and support efficient daily operations.


• Support continuous improvement of maintenance processes.

Compensation: $23-$25

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 5+ years of maintenance experience (manufacturing or facilities environment preferred).


• Training or education in maintenance trades may substitute for experience.


• Familiarity with maintenance ticketing systems.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.


• Valid driver’s license required.


• Forklift certification required.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Living Our Core Values

Our Core Values are a way of life, not just empty promises. We’re searching for Team Members who love what they do to make our guests’ dreams come true and shows it through delivering service excellence authentically.
Continually raise the bar by investing in their own personal development and looking for innovative ways to exceed our guests’ expectations.
Make every moment count, so our Team Members look forward to coming to work every day and our guests look forward to creating new memories on their return visits.
Consistently do the right thing for our Team Members and guests by keeping promises and delivering on commitments, building trust along the way.
Demonstrate kindness by following the ‘Golden Rule’, ensuring that Team Members and guests have a voice and feel valued.

About Cove Communities

Cove Communities is well capitalized, progressive real estate company that acquires manufactured housing communities and RV resorts in Canada and the US. The leaders of the company have a track record of building and managing dynamic, fast-growing companies with exciting upward mobility and remuneration for those Team Members that propel results.